Mediation Sought in Rotorex Strike Over Pay Hike Demands
Workers at Rotorex, affiliated with IUE AFL CIO CLC, walked out when a one dollar an hour raise was rejected. Federal mediators were contacted as talks stalled, with management offering 10 cent raises and potential cost of living increases in a three year contract. Picketers marched orderly at the Walkersville plant.
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Walkersville
International Union of Electrical Workers
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Rotorex
Josh Rich
Fedders Corporation
Richcontin
Bill Hae
Rotorez
Moorhead
Bleh
Solidarity marches persist in Warsaw amid martial law protests
Hundreds of Solidarity supporters demonstrated for the third consecutive night in Warsaw despite heavy surveillance and scattered disturbances. The rallies, part of a two week action, aim to culminate in August 31 demonstrations marking Solidarity's founding two years prior. In Victory Square, about 900 people gathered near a memorial to Cardinal Wyszynski, with photos of Lech Walesa present and a note inscribed We are waiting.
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Ariel
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Suczecin
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Union
Victory Square
Stefan Wyszynski
Acouel Lot Walesa
Lech
Castro threatens Cuban Radio response to US broadcasts
Castro warned Cuba will start its own broadcasts to the United States if the Reagan administration proceeds with Radio Marti transmissions. He noted Cuba is building a 500,000 watt transmitter. The Maine administration says Radio Marti would carry news unavailable in Cuba's state media. the State Department calls such broadcasts provocative only if they fear the truth.
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One Dead In Fiery White Marsh Crash
A crash involving a tractor-trailer a pickup and a car killed one person and left another critically injured prompting closure of a section of Interstate 95 south of White Marsh Maryland. The highway was reopened in part later, as cleanup continued and authorities released few details about the deceased.
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Here
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Sgt
Namon Brown
Brown
Quote of the day from David Hume on clothing and nature
A brief quotation notes that art can fashion clothing while nature must crafts a man. Attributed to David Hume, the Scottish philosopher, spanning historical references from 1711 to 1776, highlighting a timeless contrast between human creation and natural life.
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David Hume
Utopian Education Reflections and Parade Highlights
Anthony Harrigan and Desald Greif Revie Erp contribute pieces on utopian education. Parade pictures capture Babe Ruth World Series celebration scenes, with standout moments from additional tournament action in the sports section.
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Anthony Harrigan
Desald Greif
Parade Pictures
Weather Outlook for Western Maryland and Maryland Mountains
Western Maryland sees today’s highs in the low to mid thirties with fair tonight and a partly sunny Friday ahead. Maryland mountains register mid thirties to near forty with sunny skies today and partly cloudy conditions Friday followed by cooler temperatures.
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Carroll
Frederick
Boward
Catannary
Chovanties
Poe
Joe Score
Foal Warker Walks in Early March at Warkersville
A striking empoo foal named Warker was seen in Walkersville during the early Thar season. Locals report the newborn animal attracted attention from residents and visitors alike.
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Warker
Alkersville
Back to School: Frederick County Reopens Aug 20
Thousands of Frederick County students prepare to return as public schools reopen Monday August 20. The paper features a back-to-school supplement with home room assignments for over 25,000 students and school stories by Joy Pittman.
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Frederick County
News-Post
Joy Pittman
Special HDC meeting to review Ideal Buick walls and roof
The Historic District Commission will meet at 4 p.m. on Tuesday August 24 at city hall to consider approval for replacing walls and roof of the former Ideal Buick garage at 112 East Patrick Street. Sandower Builders Inc. filed the application, due to visible work from Carroll Street.
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Creee
Wilbur
HDC
Postal Service
Potts & Callahan
G. Bernard Callan
Clady Hackett
Congress OKs spending cuts in budget package
Congress approved a multibillion dollar package cutting 13.3 billion through 1985 sending it to President Reagan. GOP leaders touted the move as a step toward lower interest rates and a broader tax reform plan. The package trims price supports, food stamps, and federal pensions, with later battles looming over a separate tax increase and further welfare cuts.
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Reagan
Sen
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Finance Committee
Pete V. Domenici
R-N.m
Domenici
Senate Budget Committee
House
Senate
GOP
Paul A. Volcker
Federal Reserve
Israeli Cabinet Approves PLO Evacuation Pact
The Israeli Cabinet approved the final draft of the Palestinian evacuation agreement as four guerrillas abducted an Israeli soldier from a Beirut observation post. The government said the withdrawal could not start until the soldier and an Israeli pilot held by the PLO are freed, with remains of five slain soldiers to be delivered via Lebanese PM Rafik Hariri to U.S. envoy Philip Habib.
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Dan Meridor
West Beirut
Bours el-Barajneh
Beirut
Meridor
Palestine Liberation Organization
PLO
Aharon Abiaz
Shafik Watran
U.S
Philip C. Habib
Menachem Begin
Gat Cqurese
Barnes seeks House seat after sheriff bid collapses
Two twists of fate reshape Frederick County political races as Sheriff Donald Barnes shifts from re election bid to running for the newly created two member District A in the Maryland House of Delegates. A new state retirement rule complicates eligibility and timing in the race as the veteran official weighs his options.
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Frederick
Donald Charles Barnes
House of Delegates
Isp
Uak
General Assembly
Area farm leaders lament drastic dairy cutbacks
Area dairy leaders warn Congress action could cut 4.2 billion from dairy price supports. Leon B. Enfield of Knoxville says many dairymen may be forced out as farmers face debt and mortgage pressures tied to high price supports. The budget also introduces a paid diversion program for wheat and feedgrain and a 961 million cut in farm programs, with a 13.10 base price frozen for two years.
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Leon B. Enfield
Knoxville
Maryland Farm Bureau
Enfield
Congress
National Milk Producers Federation
Secretary of Agriculture
Tional
Jesse I. Burall
New Market
Dairymen Inc
Early sellout signals strong interest in community concerts
Frederick Community Concert Association reports near capacity for the 46th season as renewal priority grants most last year members first refusal before August 18. A corps of solicitors boosts new member interest and a waiting list forms for possible cancellations.
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Frederick
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